Our Mission

Perform innovative basic, translational, and clinical research on emerging infectious diseases and provide the necessary information and understanding to develop diagnostic tests, treatments, and vaccines to promote and protect the public’s health
Provide education and training in these areas of research in order to nurture and develop the next generation of scientists and other professionals in this field, and to support a national response in the event of a biodefense emergency
Establish a research facility with the highest attention to community and laboratory safety and security